Yusuf Maart reveals 'dream' gift Kaizer Chiefs want to give Kaizer Motaung this season

Kaizer Motaung, who is the founder of the Premier Soccer League side Kaizer Chiefs, celebrated his 80th birthday on Wednesday.

He has played a crucial role in helping Amakhosi become one of the most successful and well supported clubs in the country.

Despite their calibre, the Glamour Boys have now gone nine seasons without winning silverware. The last time they won a major title was in the 2014/15 season when they secured the Premier Soccer League title.

Last season, they finished 10th on the table prompting massive changes in the technical team and the playing unit. Under coach Nasreddine Nabi, the Soweto giants have shown improvement as opposed to the previous campaign.

Club's captain Yusuf Maart has promised to help the team secure the elusive trophy which will be a massive gift for their boss.

"[The Kaizer Motaung birthday] is a special day for each and everyone as the technical team, players, for the Chairman also, to be honest with you, to be in this kind of environment, it’s something special, and those who support the team," the 29-year-old told the media.

"To reach 80, it’s not easy but we thank the almighty. To be honest with you [winning silverware] is all of our dreams, to be successful in life, to bring the Chairman something as he reaches 80 years old. We would like to bring something home for him, as players and a technical team," Maart concluded.

Going for the Premier Soccer League title in the 2024/25 campaign might be a tall order for coach Nabi and his troops as they would have to overcome both Sundowns, who have won the last seven seasons, and Soweto rivals Orlando Pirates who have been hoovering up domestic cup honours as Jose Riveiro builds them up to challenge The Brazilians.

However, with both Masandawana and the Sea Robbers focused on the league title and continental competition, the Carling Knockout Cup, which starts this weekend, and the Nedbank Cup are both realistic trophy targets for The Glamour Boys.